List of the Cheapest Online Colleges in the United States

Here are some of the most affordable accredited online colleges in the U.S.:

State College of Florida–Manatee–Sarasota: ~$3,074/year in‑state
University of Arkansas System eVersity: $4,200/year flat rate
University of the People: tuition‑free with small assessment fees
University of Florida Online: ~$5,577 average net cost
Western Governors University: ~$8,300/year flat term tuition
 
Several US colleges offer affordable online bachelor's degrees. Some of the most budget-friendly options include Middle Georgia State University (with tuition as low as $4,500) and University of the People (offering tuition-free programs with assessment fees). Other notable, low-cost choices include Bellevue University, Fort Hays State University, and Eastern New Mexico University.
 
Here are some of the cheapest accredited online colleges in the U.S.:
  • University of the People – Tuition-free bachelor’s programs with only modest assessment fees.
  • Western Governors University (WGU) – Flat-rate tuition around $8,300/year for competency-based online degrees.
  • American Public University System – Annual tuition under $7,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students.
  • Great Basin College – More affordable online rates (~$3,930/year for in-state students).
  • Pierce College District – Among the lowest online public college rates at around $4,902/year for out‑of‑state students.
 
There are quite a few cheap online bachelor degrees in the US. The most affordable ones are the Middle Georgia State University (where tuition fees start at 4,500 dollars) and the University of the People (where tuition is free of charge, and there are assessment fees). The other interesting, inexpensive options are Bellevue University, Fort Hays State University, and Eastern New Mexico University.
 
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